Defunct multigenre convention; one of the first U.S. comic book conventions
Detroit Triple Fan Fair
Shel Dorf's design for the DTFF logo.
Status
Defunct
Genre
Comics, fantasy books, and science fiction movies
Venue
Pick-Fort Shelby Hotel (1968, 1972, 1973) Howard Johnson's New Center Motor Lodge (1969–1970) Detroit Hilton (1973–1974)
Location(s)
Detroit, Michigan
Country
United States
Inaugurated
1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Most recent
1977; 47 years ago (1977)
Organized by
Detroit Triple Fan Fair Productions[1]
Filing status
Nonprofit[1]
The Detroit Triple Fan Fair (DTFF) was a multigenre convention generally held annually in Detroit from 1965 to 1977. It is credited for being one of the first comic book conventions in the United States.[2] The Triple Fan Fair also gave balanced coverage to historic film showings and science fiction literature, in a manner that provided a template for many future convention organizers — most of which have yet to attain the same level of equal service to this sort of linked fan base.
In addition to the typical convention features like a dealer room and panel-led discussions, the Detroit Triple Fan Fair featured a costume contest, and "films till dawn" (often running all night long for the convention's duration). From 1967 to at least 1969, the show presented the Nova Award to that year's guest of honor. In later years, the DTFF also sponsored an amateur film contest.
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